Environmental & Sustainability Officer
Our client in is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Officer to oversee and drive the environmental performance of their site. This role involves coordinating and implementing a comprehensive site-wide environmental strategy, managing sustainability policies, and delivering on targets related to energy efficiency, waste reduction, and emissions management. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing organisation, offering scope to take on increasing responsibility and contribute to long-term sustainability initiatives.
For you:
- Salary €40,000 – €45,000
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain site-wide environmental policies, procedures, and management systems
- Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications, ensuring ongoing compliance with standards
- Ensure full compliance with Irish and European environmental legislation and licensing requirements
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders
- Monitor emissions and emission points in line with licence conditions
- Prepare and submit environmental and legislative compliance reports
- Oversee the operational management of the site Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), providing daily support and ensuring completion of required documentation
- Monitor and optimise electricity and water usage as part of energy management initiatives
- Manage sludge treatment optimisation and removal processes
- Coordinate pollution control, waste management, recycling, conservation, environmental health, and renewable energy initiatives
- Lead sustainability reporting and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction and recycling
- Maintain and continuously improve the Environmental Management System
- Support environmental projects, including the installation of new environmental equipment and technologies
- Contribute to the development and delivery of site decarbonisation plans
- Lead and participate in regulatory audits and site inspections
- Promote and uphold organisational values and best practices in environmental stewardship
- Report directly to the Site General Manager and Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager
Essential Requirements:
- Third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar environmental or sustainability role
- Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment desirable but not essential
- Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory compliance
- Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 50001 management systems
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate initiative
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organisational levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and both internal and external stakeholders
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Barry Forde or email barry.forde@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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